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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 204.48 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 204.48 and 148.80 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 204.48 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/204.48 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 204.48 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 30,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.62/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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